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The manufacturer was contacted in reference to the voluntary field safety notice / recall notification related to the sound abatement foam in certain cpap, bipap, and mechanical ventilator devices.The manufacturer received information alleging "the possibility of foam degrading into particles, which may enter the air passage of the device and be inhaled by the user".The patient "passed away due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd)" after using the device.The manufacturer's investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.
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